Plaza Vázquez de Molina

Plaza Vázquez de Molina, the Renaissance heart of Úbeda

Plaza Vázquez de Molina is the monumental heart of Úbeda and one of the finest Renaissance ensembles in Spain. Its beauty earned it inscription on the World Heritage list. The Úbeda audio-guided tour dwells here to evoke this exceptional square, surrounded by palaces and monuments.

A Renaissance ensemble inscribed on the World Heritage list

Plaza Vázquez de Molina brings together, around its trapezoidal layout, some of the finest Renaissance monuments in Spain: the Sacra Capilla del Salvador, the basilica Santa María, the Vázquez de Molina palace and the palace of Dean Ortega. This harmonious ensemble, blending grandeur and elegance, illustrates the golden age of Úbeda in the sixteenth century and earned the city its inscription on the World Heritage list.

What to see

You admire the Sacra Capilla del Salvador, the basilica Santa María, the Renaissance palaces and the Venetian fountain at the centre of the square. The harmony of this ensemble makes it one of the finest urban settings in Andalusia. It is the unmissable heart of Úbeda, to be discovered slowly to grasp all its grandeur.

Practical information

Plaza Vázquez de Molina lies in the heart of the historic centre of Úbeda, in Andalusia, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level. The monuments that border it each have their own hours and visiting conditions; it is best to check them before coming.

Why is Plaza Vázquez de Molina famous?

Because it is the monumental heart of Úbeda and one of the finest Renaissance ensembles in Spain, inscribed on the World Heritage list.

What is there to see on Plaza Vázquez de Molina?

The Sacra Capilla del Salvador, the basilica Santa María, the Renaissance palaces and the Venetian fountain, in the heart of Úbeda.